With the rising climate crisis, sustainable practices are more important than ever. The construction industry is responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions, which has led Green Building Councils around the world to call for immediate action. Incorporating sustainable practices into a business requires learning about the types of carbon emitted in construction, how to measure these emissions, and the most effective ways to reduce them.
Why does sustainability in construction matter?
- Environmental Impact: Sustainable practices minimise the ecological footprint by using resources more efficiently, reducing waste, and conserving natural habitats. They also help mitigate climate change by lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
- Resource Efficiency: Sustainable construction emphasises using renewable resources and materials, promoting recycling and reducing reliance on non-renewable materials.
- Health and Safety: Sustainable buildings are designed with occupants’ and workers’ health in mind, using prefabricated, regulation-compliant, and safe materials.
Business Viability: Business that do not adopt sustainable practices to achieve net zero by 2050 could face regulatory, financial, reputational, and operational ramifications. Sustainable practices are not just a legal and ethical obligation; they are a necessity for businesses to remain competitive and viable in the long term.
Sustainability in construction: Debunking the carbon myth
MyDek’s new CPD is designed to help you better understand where to channel your sustainability efforts, while dispelling some common myths about carbon emissions. This CPD will support key learning about carbon and, in particular, how to tackle embodied carbon.
What can you expect from the CPD?
- A background to carbon in construction and its current impact on our planet.
- Types of carbon emissions and how the impact of products is calculated.
- How to understand life-cycle assessments and Environmental Product Declarations.
- The long-term benefits of specifying a more sustainable product.
- Key actions you can take today to help reduce embodied and operational carbon in construction.
Ready to make a lasting impact in your projects? Join us as we explore sustainability in our CPD, a presentation that can be tailored to your team’s needs with the option of in-person or online delivery. A member of the MyDek team will provide an overview of the selected topic and its relevance to your team, followed by a Q&A session and further discussion.
Upon completion of the session, each member of your team will be awarded a certificate to demonstrate their commitment to professional development. They will also receive a copy of our comprehensive presentation, a valuable resource for future reference.
Begin your journey in sustainability today by signing up for our CPD here.